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How do I calculate the processing days for a Thai DTV visa application submitted in Cambodia?

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May 19, 2025

17 hours ago

Joe **********

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Hi. I submitted dtv application in Cambodia on April 27. Additional document request came on April 28, which I submitted to their request on the same day. Does that mean Day 1 is April 29? 

Also, I checked the holiday schedule on the Phnom Penh Thai Embassy website and found only 3 holidays during this time - May 5, 12, and 14.

So if I'm counting the days correctly, it means Day 11 was May 16. And today (May 19) is Day 12. So should I still hear something today? I'm just wondering if I still need extend my hotel further.

Am I counting the days correctly? And is it still 11 working days for Cambodia? Anyone else in the same boat? Or have any insight? Much appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user submitted their DTV visa application in Cambodia and is trying to determine if they are counting the processing days correctly. They received a request for additional documents on April 28 and are unsure if that resets their Day 1 to April 29. Based on the holiday schedule provided, they are counting May 16 as Day 11 and May 19 as Day 12. The comments reflect a variety of experiences from other applicants in similar situations, with some advising patience due to potential delays and local practices.

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Chantal *********

I applied on 21th and I got the visa last week friday

16 hours ago

Joe **********

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@Chantal ********

OK. So no need to extend your Cambodia visa?

15 hours ago

Chantal *********

@Joe *********

no, I think you just have to wait a lil bit more.

15 hours ago

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Chantal *********

Mg ******************

Hi, I also applied on 22 April in Cambodia and am still waiting for the result. I think you might need to wait one more week. I've seen in other DTV groups, many applicants are currently stuck in 'pending approval' status.

16 hours ago

Joe **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Mg Tin Aung Khine I have to leave next week. My Cambodia visa expires on May 26.

16 hours ago

Mg ******************

@Joe *********

16 hours ago

Mg ******************

@Joe *********

you can extend for next 1 month. Need to go phnom penh immigration department and you may need some documents.

16 hours ago

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Mg ******************

Tim ***********

Cambodia is a communist country. Life is completely different from our western performance driven societies. Life just flows along. In my experience, many employees in Thai consulates outside of Thailand are locals. So it's possible that they worked a little slower before the holidays and had a bit of a backlog to work through after the holidays, or maybe they took a bridge day, and none of that is that important in Cambodia. Just try to adapt to the pace of life there. Enjoy your time and try to book the hotel day by day

16 hours ago

Greg ********

@Tim **********

Cambodia is a Communist country? Where did you get that nonsense from? As for local hire in Consular sections that is the case everywhere for every embassy for every country. There are very good reasons for this ie language, local knowledge and costs.

15 hours ago

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Greg ********

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